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Thu Dec 03 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

Francisco Anzani & Victorian Buxton’s Curious Trade

  • The Pump Room, SK17 6BH Buxton, United Kingdom · Buxton
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust Publisher / Host Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
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Francisco Anzani & Victorian Buxton\u2019s Curious Trade
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Uncover the story of an Italian family who made their home in a rapidly changing Victorian spa town.
Drawing on research by Louise Brooks, Julian Cohen, Kathryn Barton and Gill Williamson, this fascinating talk explores the lives of Francisco Anzani and his family through census returns, newspaper archives and other historical records. Together, these sources reveal the experiences of one immigrant family and offer a unique perspective on Victorian Buxton during a period of extraordinary growth and transformation.
Presented by Julian Cohen and Louise Brooks, this talk brings together collaborative research to uncover the intriguing story of an Italian family in Buxton and the rich history of a town on the rise.
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The Pump Room, SK17 6BH Buxton, United Kingdom, Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, SK17 6, United Kingdom

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